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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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supervisor
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzər/
a person who oversees and manages a group of people or a project
Example: The supervisor helps the team stay organized and focused.
extensive
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(adj) /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
covering a large area; having a wide range
Example: The researchers wanted to conduct an extensive study on music preferences.
continent
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(n) /ˈkɑn.tɪ.nənt/
a large area of land that is mainly surrounded by water
Example: Asia is the largest continent in the world.
specifically
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(adv) /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in a detailed and exact way
Example: I was specifically looking for artists to interview.
regard
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(v) /rɪˈɡɑrd/
to think about someone or something in a particular way
Example: People regard her as a talented musician.
taken for granted
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(idiom) /ˈteɪ.kən fɔːr ˈɡræn.tɪd/
to not appreciate something because it's always there
Example: People often take their health for granted until it is too late.
adaptor
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(n) /əˈdæptər/
a device that allows two different types of equipment to work together
Example: I used an adaptor to connect my phone to the speakers.
stressful
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(adj) /ˈstrɛs.fəl/
causing mental or emotional strain
Example: The exam was very stressful for the students.
informal
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(adj) /ɪnˈfɔrməl/
not formal; casual
Example: The meeting was quite informal and everyone felt relaxed.
keen
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(adj) /kiːn/
eager and interested
Example: The students are keen to learn new things.
emerge
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(v) /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
to come out or appear from somewhere
Example: The sun will emerge from behind the clouds.
immediately
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(adv) /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/
without any delay; at once
Example: She needs help immediately.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the facts about something
Example: The police will investigate the crime.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪmpækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The storm had a big impact on the city.
adopt
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(v) /əˈdɑpt/
to take something and make it your own; to adjust to something new
Example: The musician might adopt a different style for her concert.
orchestra
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(n) /ˈɔrkɪstrə/
a group of musicians who play together
Example: The orchestra played beautiful music at the concert.
rare
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(adj) /rɛr/
not common or not happening often
Example: It is rare to see such a skilled musician.
stray
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(v) /streɪ/
to move away from the correct path or direction
Example: The dog began to stray from its owner.
boundary
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(n) /ˈbaʊndəri/
a limit or edge that separates two areas
Example: The park has a tall fence as a boundary.
expectation
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(n) /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
a belief about what will happen in the future
Example: The teacher has high expectation for her students.
discount
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(n) /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
a reduction in the usual price of something
Example: The store has a discount on all shoes this week.
trivial
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(adj) /ˈtrɪviəl/
not important; minor
Example: The question she asked was trivial and did not need a long answer.
practical
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(adj) /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
related to real situations or actions
Example: She wears practical clothes for her job.
energetic
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(adj) /ˌɛn.ərˈdʒɛtɪk/
having a lot of energy
Example: The energetic dog ran around the park.
affair
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(n) /əˈfɛr/
an event or situation, often important or serious
Example: The pop-music concert is usually a pretty energetic affair.
esteem
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(n) /ɪˈstiːm/
respect and admiration for someone
Example: She has a lot of esteem in her community.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌl.nə.rə.bəl/
able to be easily harmed or hurt
Example: The musician felt vulnerable during the performance.
physically
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(adv) /ˈfɪzɪkli/
in a way that relates to the body
Example: The musicians perform physically demanding pieces.
intensive
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(adj) /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
strong or extreme in degree
Example: The training program is very intensive and requires a lot of focus.
repetitive
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(adj) /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
happening again and again
Example: The exercise was too repetitive and boring.
safeguard
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(v) /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/
to protect something from harm
Example: The sunscreen will safeguard my skin from the sun.
potentially
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(adv) /pəˈtɛnʃəli/
possibly but not definitely
Example: The results could potentially improve our understanding of music.
dangerous
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(adj) /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
able or likely to cause harm or injury
Example: It is dangerous to play near the road.
restrict
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(v) /rɪˈstrɪkt/
to limit or control something
Example: The rules restrict how late the event can last.
considerable
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(adj) /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large enough to be noticeable or important
Example: The project required a considerable amount of time.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/
related to a job that requires special training or education
Example: She is a professional musician who plays the violin.
musician
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(n) /mjuˈzɪʃən/
a person who plays a musical instrument or sings
Example: The musician played beautifully at the concert.
violinist
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(n) /ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst/
a person who plays the violin, especially professionally
Example: The violinist played beautifully at the concert.
cellist
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(n) /ˈʧɛlɪst/
a person who plays the cello
Example: The cellist played beautifully at the concert.
pianist
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(n) /ˈpiːənɪst/
a person who plays the piano professionally
Example: The pianist played a beautiful song at the concert.
flautist
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(n) /ˈflɔː.tɪst/
a person who plays the flute
Example: The flautist played beautifully during the concert.
data
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(n) /ˈdeɪtə/
facts or information, especially when collected for study or analysis
Example: The researcher collected data about musicians' clothing.
interview
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(n) /ˈɪntərvjuː/
a formal meeting where someone is asked questions
Example: I have an interview for a new job tomorrow.
record
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(v) /rɪˈkɔrd/
to write down or store information
Example: I need to record the results of the experiment.
subject
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(n) /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/
a person or thing that is being studied or examined
Example: The subjects in her study were all musicians.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
the act of performing a play, concert, or any activity for an audience
Example: The performance was exciting and everyone enjoyed it.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/
to try to find out the truth about something
Example: The police will investigate the crime scene carefully.
emerge
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(v) /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
to come out or become visible
Example: New ideas can emerge from discussions.
audience
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(n) /ˈɔː.di.əns/
a group of people who come to watch or listen to something
Example: The audience clapped after the performance.
feminine
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(adj) /ˈfɛm.ə.nɪn/
related to women or girls; typical of women
Example: She wore a feminine dress to the party.
feature
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(n) /ˈfiːtʃər/
a quality or characteristic of something
Example: One feature of the new phone is its long battery life.